Lupita Nyong'o put her hot body on display in a bikini outfit (PHOTOS)

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#Rio2016 | Meet first athlete to test positive for drugs at the Olympics

23 year old Irish Boxer Michael O'Reilly has become the first athlete to fail a drug test at Rio Olympics after he was caught by a random drug test before his team flew to Brazil yesterday for the tournament. The Irish Amateur Boxing Federation confirmed that O'Reilly is temporarily suspended pending a full investigation.

SHOCKING | 18-year-old girl commits suicide because her boyfriend left her for another girl

This an alleged story of a young girl identified as Famatta, she stabbed herself to death because her boyfriend left her for another girl. It was shared on Facebook and authenticity of story can not be verified as at press time.

Comedian Basketmouth shares interesting thoughts on CBN's new money transfer policy

CBN has stopped all privately owned money transfer companies from wiring money, leaving only three foreign owned companies to do it. Comedian Basketmouth thinks this is a wrong move as it will make life more difficult for Nigerians.

"Hajj isn't Compulsory" - Nigerians react to CBN subsidizing dollar rates for Muslim pilgrims

Nigerians on twitter are reacting angrily to the CBN directives to banks and authorized Forex dealers to sell dollars to intending Muslim pilgrims at N197 to $1. Many Nigerians feel the directive is insensitive mostly at this time when our economy is in recession. They are of the opinion that such subsidies should be given to Education, Health, manufacturing and other key sectors.

Nigerian Woman Arrested On Indo-nepal Border With 3.5 Kg Of Cocaine

Press Trust of India has reported the arrest of a Nigerian woman for smuggling cocaine worth Rs 17.8 crore in Gorakhpur region of Uttar Pradesh, on Indo-Nepal border on Thursday, August 4th. 

The woman identified as Veneeta, 36, was arrested while she was coming from Nepal and 3.5 kilogram was recovered from her possession, Chandra Sekhar Azad, an NIA Inspector, said. She has been booked under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, he added.

5-year-old Girl found wandering after stepmother sent out to hawk

This 5 year old girl who lives with her stepmother was found wandering on the streets of Yenagoa, Bayelsa state on Tuesday August 2nd. Facebook user, Pre-gee Binaibi shared the photos and wrote:

"On my way back from my sister's place, I passed by the market. It was raining seriously, so much that I was seriously feeling feverish. It was 15minuits past seven and I was rushing home.

Five Dead After Villagers Mistook Soldiers For Invading Herdsmen

At least five persons were reported dead, two injured and four vehicles destroyed, Thursday, following the invasion of Kpaidma village in Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State by a joint military team of the Army and the Air Force.

The military team reportedly stormed the village around 1am in search of arms and ammunition in the village.

There were allegations that weapons were stockpiled in the village, hence, the invasion.

OMG! See the type of training Nigeria troops undergoes (VIDEO)

The Nigerian Army this morning shared a video clip of the 133 Special Forces Battalion in Psychological Operations and Awareness training at the barracks in Port Harcourt, Rivers state yesterday August 4th.

Watch video below:

#Rio2016: Russian diplomat shoots motorcycle robber to dead

An alleged robber on a motorcycle met his end at the hands of the Russian vice-consul in Rio who dragged the thief into his car and shot him dead at pointblank range.

The incident unfolded just after the Olympic torch relay had passed by on the last day before the Rio 2016 opening ceremony and Olympic cyclists from Slovenia were passing by on a training exercise at the time.

Marcos Cesar Feres Braga, a Brazilian lawyer who holds the vice-consul post at the Russian consulate, reportedly grabbed the attacker who was with an accomplice and pulled him into his BMW X6 after he had smashed the car window and pointed a gun at him, demanding he hand over his watch.

Budget Padding: Dogara and 3 others to appear before police Investigative panel today

Barring any last minute change, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, his deputy Yusuff Lasun, Chief Whip Alhassan Ado Doguwa and Minority Leader Leo Ogor will today appear before a Special investigative panel set up by the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Ibrahim Idris, to probe the allegations of padding the 2016 budget leveled against them by sacked chairman of the House committee on Appropriation, Abdulmumin Jibrin.

Checkout these cute Photos of Charly Boy's American Son and Grandson

The self-proclaimed Area Fada, Charly boy has shared some photos of his son and grandson.

Charly Boy’s son is named Donald and is a fireman in the US with a young son named Sly or Sylvester. Donald comes from a prior relationship with an American woman.

Sweden won't deport Turkish asylum seekers linked to opposition

Sweden will, "for the time being", not deport Turkish asylum seekers linked to the country’s political opposition in the wake of last month’s attempted coup in Turkey, authorities said on Wednesday.

The Swedish Migration Agency’s decision applies to individuals who have “credible links” to the failed July 15 coup attempt in Turkey.

Including supporters of preacher Fethullah Gulen who lives in the U.S. and members of the political opposition.

PDP says ‘Fayose And Mimiko Are Far Better Than Ambode’

The Lagos state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Thursday, said that contrary to a recent poll by the African Leadership Magazine, Lagos state governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, is not the best performing governor in Nigeria.

According to the Lagos state PDP publicity secretary, Gani Taofik, who stated this in an interview with The Punch, the governors of Ekiti state and Ondo state out-performed Ambode.

The PDP further stated that the poll was a political tool sponsored by the Lagos state government in other to mislead Nigerians.

Watch Flight Attendant Addresses Passengers In Igbo Language Before Takeoff (VIDEO)

Nollywood actor, Mike Ezuruonye took to his social media page to share a footage of a rather unusual occurrence.

The Nollywood actor was clearly fascinated by the choice of language a Nigerian Airline’s flight attendant chose to disseminate information to all aboard the airline.

Nigerian Lesbian In Canada says they want her Dead in Nigeria

A Nigerian woman who wishes to be identified simply as U.O has cried out and abandoned hopes of returning home after news of her lesbian partner’s arrest was related to her.

The Nigerian lesbian who applied for refugee protection in Canada noted that Nigerians want her dead seeing as the country’s laws frowns sternly upon homosexuality and same sex marriage.

The 32-year-old woman who has been in Winnipeg for 3 months expressed her fears of returning home to face 14 years imprisonment to the refugee protection division of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada on Thursday while several supporters from Winnipeg’s LGBTO community waited outside.

2016 Hajj Pilgrims to Buy Dollar At N197 - CBN

The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed commercial banks to sell dollar to Pilgrims heading to the 2016 Hajj at the exchange rate of N197.

The move follows the continued fall of the Nigerian naira against the greenback as the naira exchanged for N400 at the close of business on Thursday.

The Central Bank however set a limit to the exchange amount as it placed the minimum amount to be exchanged at $750 with its maximum limit set at $1000 per pilgrim.

#Rio2016: Nigerians Reacts to Playing Wrong National Anthem for the Dream Team (Watch)

Nigerians are not too happy with the international embarrassment of its Olympic Dream Team VI in the build up to the team’s first match against Japan.

The Olympics management made the major error of playing a different National Anthem for the Nigerian side as they filed out for their first game in the competition.

Bayern will not pay Lewandowski ´crazy´ wages - Rummenigge

Bayern Munich are ready to offer Robert Lewandowski a new and improved deal, but the Bundesliga champions will not be paying their star striker "crazy" wages.

The Poland international's existing contract runs until June 2019, but Bayern are keen to reward him for his fine performances since his transfer from Borussia Dortmund in 2014 amid interest from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.

#Rio2016: Nigeria Dream Team Overcome Jet Lag To Beat Japan 5-4

Nigeria’s football team to the Rio 2016 Olympics overcame their Japanese counterparts in a thrilling encounter that ended 5-4.

The Nigerian team who arrived barely six hours before the game overcame jet-lag to emerge victoriously.

Oghenekaro Etebo was the star of the match, scoring four goals.

PHOTO | Islamic Cleric arrested For Stealing Cars

A man who identified himself as Rasheed Ayuba has been arrested for car theft. The 42-year-old self-proclaimed Islamic cleric who hails from Igbesa area of Ogun State was arrested alongside an Ibadan-based transporter, Falade Igbekele who reportedly bought 6 stolen cars from the suspect.

A bunch of master keys and 13 other cars keys, as well as charms, were recovered from the suspect.

Fashola talks about David Cameron's Corruption Comments on Nigeria, N70 Million on His Website on BBC (Watch)

Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola was a guest on BBC's Hard Talk on Tuesday, August 2nd where he was interviewed on issues of national development, power,  corruption and his administration as governor of Lagos state. 

Reacting to former UK Prime Minister, David Cameron's comment that Nigeria is a fantastically corrupt country, Fashola said;

PHOTOS | Heroic firefighter who died saving lives during Emirates emergency accident laid to rest

A firefighter from the airport civil defence died saving lives during the firefighting operations after an Emirates aircraft caught fire while landing at Dubai International airport on Wednesday.

Jassim Eissa Mohammed Hassan Al Balochi was buried today in Al Salehiya cemetery, Ras Al Khaimah. Shaikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah attended the funeral.

PHOTOS | Super Eagles player, Abdullahi Shehu & wife welcome son

Super Eagles player, Abdullahi Shehu and his wife Sumayya have welcomed a son. He's part of the squad going to Rio. 

PHOTOS | Meet Rapper, Rick Ross's new girlfriend

Rick Ross met popular Instagram model Briteady at his Maybach Weekend house party last month and has been seeing her steadily since then. 

Melania Trump tweets she's never broken any U.S. immigration Laws after been alleged of working illegally in the States

Melania, wife to US presidential candidate, Donald Trump, this afternoon tweeted she's always obeyed all U.S immigration laws after reports emerged she may have worked illegally in the country as a model in the 1990's.

Landlord left three-page of Suicide Note after taking his own life

A 48-year-old landlord on Tuesday hanged himself in Ibadan, leaving behind a three-page suicide note.

The incident happened in Idi-Ose along Akan road in Ona Ara Council Area of the city.

The deceased, Popoola Adepoju, was found in his room dangling from a rope tied to a ceiling fan.

Residents of the area said the father of three sent his children on an errand before taking his own life.

No Chill | Nigerians troll Solomon Dalung after #UnitedStatesofNigeria Comments ... He locks his twitter page

Choi Nigerians really have no chill. After Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung referred to Nigeria Atlanta as the United States of Nigeria while reacting to the Nigerian footballers who were stranded in Atlanta, many Nigerians went on his page to call him out and his team immediately locked his page. Nigerians are now using the hashtag #UnitedStatesofNigeria to troll him. 

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Emir Sanusi reveals why Buhari Must Prosecute Looters

Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, has urged the government of President Muhammadu Buhari to recover looted funds from individuals and groups and also prosecute culprits to serve as a deterrent to others. Here are two interesting things to note from the lecture he delivered on the deregulation of the downstream oil sector and Nigeria’s economic development at the National Defence College, Abuja on Wednesday.

Nigeria is bankrupt

Benue State | Two Pensioners Slump During Protests In Makurdi

Two protesting pensioners of Benue State today slumped right inside the Government House in Makurdi while insisting Governor Samuel Ortom must pay them.

But the leader of the concerned pensioner, Mr. Kyado said no week passes without four to five pensioners dying in penury across the 23 local government areas of the state due to hardship arising from hunger, disease and starvation.